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This is one of the great wildflower blooms of the South American tropics. Even the Florida Everglades has a species of white Spider Lily.' They're famous for their very strong sweet fragrance, they grow quickly, and they make a wonderful show in the garden or in a vase.
From a gardener who's grown it: 'I decided to grow the Peruvian Daffodil for myself. I'm glad I did! Of course I was amazed by the beauty and fragrance of this flower, but I was also amazed by how fast it grew once I planted the bulb. In a few days, the new growth broke the surface of the soil. In less than two weeks, the bulb produced plenty of healthy leaves and started to send up it's flower stalk.
In less than a month, the first flower bud was in full bloom! The flower stalk produced four flowers that year. As the weather cooled, I stopped watering in preparation for the dormant period. When I pulled the bulbs out of the soil, I was surprised by how many new bulbs that were produced. And the original bulb was larger than when first planted. The largest of the newly formed bulbs was as big as the original when first planted. It produced a flowering stalk the following year.' ...from a subscriber at DavesGarden.com, gardening in Cleveland, OH.
| SKU | 18BULB3 |
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| Common Name | Peruvian Daffodil, Spider Flower |
| Botanical Name | Hymenocallis festalis |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage | Low mound of wide, green, blade-shaped foliage. |
| Mature Height | 14-16" tall |
| Bulb Size | 18 cm |
| Bulb Spacing | 3 bulbs per sq. ft. |
| Planting Depth | Plant 2-3" deep. |
| Bloom Time | Early to mid summer |
| Plant Type / Life Cycle | Annual |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Loamy Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Containers |
| Additional Information | Perennial in zones 7-10. Can be grown as annuals in zones 3-6. |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsPeruvian Daffodil Bulbs
(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
64%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate instructions (5)
- Attractive (3)
- Hardy (3)
- Healthy (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Garden (4)
- Outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (6)
- Primary use:
- Personal (7)
Most Liked Positive Review
Exotic show-offs!
I tucked a couple of these into my bulb garden in back, and then a couple more in the front bed. Of the two in back, one bloomed with two flower heads, but...Read complete review
I tucked a couple of these into my bulb garden in back, and then a couple more in the front bed. Of the two in back, one bloomed with two flower heads, but the other hasn't bloomed at all. The two in the front bed both bloomed this week, looking very wild and exotic and framing the rose bush.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Unsuccessful
I planted three of these amongst my lilies. One died after it came up. The other two had a few healthy leaf blades but never bloomed. I'm not sure if this was because...Read complete review
I planted three of these amongst my lilies. One died after it came up. The other two had a few healthy leaf blades but never bloomed. I'm not sure if this was because of the cold snap we had at the beginning of the season or the result of the over abundance of rain we experienced. Maybe I will have better luck with them next year, but I definitely will not be buying more.
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
Cons
- Did not bloom
- Died after coming up
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
I planted three of these amongst my lilies. One died after it came up. The other two had a few healthy leaf blades but never bloomed. I'm not sure if this was because of the cold snap we had at the beginning of the season or the result of the over abundance of rain we experienced. Maybe I will have better luck with them next year, but I definitely will not be buying more.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
Unfortunately these never produced any flowers for me.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
I will be buying again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
I have had Peruvian lilies before and loved watching them bloom. This batch never bloomed at all. I know the bulbs were healthy because there were beautiful leaves, and they're still alive. I will try to preserve the bulbs over the winter and try them again next year. These bulbs were planted in a pot.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- All Bulbs Grew
- Easy to plant
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
I ordered these as Christmas presents, planted them, and gave them to friends when the bulbs started sprouting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
A friend from B.C. sent a photo of her daughter's plant in bloom. We took a chance on growing them in ND weather, so grew them in a large clay pot on the east side deck. This made them portable if the weather turned cold, and safe from visiting deer. The plants grew over 3 feet tall and needed supports. Two of them produced three blooms each and one produced five spectacular blooms. When we were on the local Garden Tour, everyone said "What is that plant!" It was spectacular.'
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy
- Grow Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
I tucked a couple of these into my bulb garden in back, and then a couple more in the front bed. Of the two in back, one bloomed with two flower heads, but the other hasn't bloomed at all. The two in the front bed both bloomed this week, looking very wild and exotic and framing the rose bush.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
Cons
- Did not bloom
Best Uses
- Containers
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
Planted bulbs in container with Miracle-gro potting soil shortly after receiving them. Bulbs came up quickly but have not bloomed, yet(Sept.8). I have planted these before and they always bloomed prolifically. I am so disappointed.
Pros
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
This exotic beauty is my favorite flower!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
This flower is beautiful and lasted a week when cut.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Hardy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Patio
- Pool Area
Comments about American Meadows Peruvian Daffodil Bulbs:
This product can be used to fill in, as a background for lower lying flowers, or as an accent around trees,at woods,pools, walway etc... edges
- Primary use:
- Personal
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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Merchant response: Good Afternoon Thos,
We apologize that your Peruvian Daffodils failed to produce any blooms! We are not sure what the cause may have been, but please know that we would never want you to pay for something that you did not get a chance to enjoy! We fully guarantee all of our products up to one year from the day the item shipped. We encourage you to give us a call and one of our friendly & knowledgeable representatives would be more than happy to work with you to get the results you paid for! We have also reached out to you via email to discuss options. Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to call us at 877.309.7333; we are available Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm EST and also on Saturday 9am to 5pm. Happy Gardening!